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1988 Lincoln Town Car Signature Sedan 4-door 5.0l on 2040-cars

Year:1988 Mileage:29990 Color: Gray /
 Burgundy
Location:

Mishawaka, Indiana, United States

Mishawaka, Indiana, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Sedan
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:5.0L 302Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: 1LNBM82F8JY647094 Year: 1988
Make: Lincoln
Model: Town Car
Warranty: Vehicle has an existing warranty
Trim: Signature Sedan 4-Door
Options: Cassette Player, Leather Seats
Drive Type: RWD
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Mileage: 29,990
Exterior Color: Gray
Disability Equipped: No
Interior Color: Burgundy
Number of Cylinders: 8
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

Here is the chance to own a near museum quality, barn find, rare Lincoln Town Car.  The car was originally purchased by an elderly couple who drove it for the first few years.  The car was then left to their son who did not like the car so he put the car in his neighbor's barn where it sat for many years.  It was started and run every few months but never left the barn.  The owner finally just asked his neighbor if he wanted it and so the neighbor bought the car.  This owner drove the car for a short time installed new brakes and then decided to put the car up for sale.  I purchased the car and drove it from central Illinois to my home in South Bend, In.  I had my mechanic go though the car and had the transmission seals changed, the wheel cylinders changed, a leaking power steering hose replaced; changed one of the converters and had a new exhaust system installed.  I also just installed brand new Firestone tires all the way around.  The pictures do not do the car justice.  I have now driven the car almost 2000 miles.  I take it on the highway everyday back and forth to work and it drives like a dream.  It is truly just like driving a new car back in 1988.  It is the signature series which is the middle trim series.  You will not be disappointed in any way.  Except for the work that has been done recently the car is all original.  The a/c which is still on the R-12 system is ice cold.  It comes equipped with power steering, brakes, windows, locks, seats, auto lamp and auto dimming; all which work as they are supposed too.  The car drives straight as an arrow and cruises effortlessly down the road.  The emergency brake even works as it is supposed too.  There is no rust on the car and the cloth top looks just like it was installed yesterday.  Check out the picture of the top up close, the seams are tight with no fading or tearing.  The only thing that does not work as it should is the thermometer in the drivers mirror.  It registers about 20 to 30 degrees higher than it should.  The clock keeps perfect time. 
The only mechanical issue with the car is a tiny, tiny, exhaust leak on the passenger side.  It is either coming from the manifold itself or the riser pipe.  You can only hear it if there is dead silence in the car.  You have to listen for it.  You cannot hear it if the windows are open or the air or radio is on.  I thought about getting it fixed but I simply do not think it is bad enough to start tearing into engine. 
The only cosmetic issue with the car is a small tear about a half inch long.  It is not noticeable unless you look for it.  I actually did not find it until I got the car home and had it for a few weeks.  There are no dings or dents in the body and there is only one very light scratch about 2 inches long on the left rear quarter panel.  There is some pitting around the headlights but this is from being driven at highway speeds, every one has them.  The paint is glossy and deep.  Many of these cars have paint issues on the right side of the hood where the clear coat wears off.  This one is near flawless. 
I bought this car with every intention of keeping it forever.  This is my favorite Town Car.  I do not have to sell the car but I have a chance to invest in some real estate and would like a little extra cash on hand.  If this car was in a dealer showroom they would be asking anywhere from $12,000 to $15,000.   My reserve is set well below the $10,000 mark.  I am not asking for a pie in the sky price but would like to make a few bucks on it.  If I don't get my reserve I will simply keep it.    

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Wed, Aug 12 2020

Ford announced safety recalls for its current F-150 pickup along with several Ford and Lincoln crossovers early Wednesday. The recalls cover more than 550,000 vehicles and address various safety defects, ranging from a fire hazard to potential loss of braking power.  The most far-reaching of the recalls covers approximately 550,000 examples of the 2015-2018 Ford Edge and 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX, which may have been assembled with defective front brake jounce hoses (also commonly referred to as "flex lines"). These hoses run from fixed points on the chassis to the individual front brake calipers. Defective hoses could potentially rupture, allowing brake fluid to leak and resulting in a loss of braking function. Ford will replace the components in question with revised parts.  The next-largest recall is for roughly 3,000 2020 Lincoln Corsair crossovers. The affected models may have been assembled without proper clearance between their rear suspension springs and toe link brackets. The components could potentially make contact, wearing down the protective coating on the rear coil springs, allowing corrosion to occur over time. This corrosion could eventually lead to a failure of the spring. If this happens while the vehicle is being driven, it could result in a sudden change to the vehicle's handling characteristics, and the spring fragments could potentially cause further damage to the car or surrounding traffic.  Ford says owners will be notified that their Corsairs need to be inspected; if there is not adequate clearance between the rear suspension components, Ford's service technicians will remove material from the toe link bracket to allow for operation without contact.  The final (and by far the smallest) recall is for the 2020 F-150. Some units may have left the factory with the incorrect retention nut on the hot lead to the starter motor. Ford says it can cause increased heat generation or electrical arcing, which could potentially result in a fire. Ford says this issue is limited to just a few hundred examples sold in the United States. Dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace the nut if necessary.       

2002 Lincoln Continental concept should've made production, headed for auction instead

Fri, 26 Sep 2014

It seems like the retro design aesthetic in autos might be petering out, with even a former poster child like the Ford Mustang taking a step in a more modern direction. Sometimes those updates of old-school models really worked well, though. Just take a look above at the Lincoln Continental concept from 2002 that took the extruded shape of the 1960s version and updated it for the new millennium.
Now there's a chance for this gorgeous concept to take a spot in your garage, as RM Auctions is selling it as part of a 130-plus-car, no-reserve auction of the Sam Pack Collection on November 14 and 15, in Dallas, TX. Among the lots for sale are a number of Fords, including several recent concepts from the brand. "My collecting philosophy is simple: buy what I like, but always with an emphasis on quality," Pack said in the auction announcement.
The Continental concept absolutely nails the mix of modern and retro. Its perfectly crisp lines make the shape appear hewn from a single piece of metal, and there's just the slightest ornamentation with the angled, chrome slats in the grille and chrome strips over the wheel arches. It even retains the suicide doors from its inspiration.

Weekly Recap: Matthew McConaughey's star shines brightly for Lincoln

Sat, Jan 3 2015

The commercials were a little strange at first, but the ensuing spoofs were hilarious. And all jokes aside, Matthew McConaughey has made a difference for Lincoln. Advertisements starring the Oscar winner launched in September, and the results have been impressive. The number of customers clicking on Lincoln.com to check out the MKC – the crossover McConaughey pitched – has tripled since the ads began airing, a spokesman told Autoblog. They also generated 4.4 million views on YouTube and spawned parodies by Ellen DeGeneres, Conan O'Brien, South Park and Jim Carrey on Saturday Night Live, which racked up another 15 million views. Most importantly, Lincoln's sales have increased 15 percent through November, helped significantly by the strong launch of the MKC. Without the addition of the MKC, Lincoln's sales would have been essentially flat last year. The MKC has received solid reviews from consumers and the press, though it has had several recalls. "The overwhelming response to the MKC campaign sparked truly great awareness for Lincoln," Andrew Frick, Lincoln group marketing manager, said in a statement. Now Lincoln has launched another round of spots, which kicked off New Year's Day during college football bowl games. This time, McConaughey is hawking the MKZ sedan and its hybrid sibling. The spots, called Diner and Balance, use the same artistic formula as the earlier ads, with McConaughey intoning seriously about the cars in dramatic settings. They were shot over two days in Los Angeles and were directed by Nicolas Winding Refn, a Danish filmmaker who directed the 2011 move, Drive. The ads continue Lincoln's multiyear deal with McConaughey, who has said he's been long been interested in the brand. He starred in the 2011 thriller, The Lincoln Lawyer, as a defense attorney who worked out of a Town Car, though that was before his deal with Lincoln. In one of the earlier ads, McConaughey claims: "I've been driving a Lincoln since long before anybody paid me to drive one. I didn't do it to be cool. I didn't to it to make a statement. I just liked it." That sentiment appears to have worked for the MKC's launch, and with this new advertising blitz, Lincoln hopes it carries over to the MKZ. Other News And Notes Infiniti Q30 spied in winter testing Infiniti is continuing development work on the Q30 small crossover, and we've recently captured it during winter testing.